Chapter 523 - Tale of Rain Part 5 (2/2)

”Yes, it says to contain the life force, the hopes and dreams of all the people living in the Kingdom. Apparently there are similar trees in other Kingdoms with different names.” He finished his explanation right as they approached the entrance.

Rhys gaze softened when he saw her look around with sparkling eyes. Does she like it that much? He told her just now about the magic thing so he assumed she would get put off. Most people would say it is artificial.

Now that he thought about it he still isnt clear what type of magic she can use. Her father explained that he may need to help her on this department but he still doesnt know how he can help. But there is one thing he has figured out.

”You dont use magic to walk these days.”

Lately it seems like she is walking using her own two feet.

Lyn laughed. ”Uh, I have gotten better at walking these days.”

It surprised him when he realized that she used magic to move. Cases like this are rare unless they lived an extremely sheltered life style. But considering what he knew of her situation that seemed extremely unlikely.

”Say Lyn? Do you have a fiance?” Rhys muttered.

”Ah I do.”

Rhys' gaze dimed at her immediate reply. What she already has one? With her weird situation Rhys was sure that she wouldn't have one already. This is bad, he actually thought it would be easy but now an unexpected hurdle has appeared. She is only six years old, why did they decide so fast? Normally they would wait until the seventh or eighth birthday to find a perfect noble house that would match.

”Who is it?”

Maybe if it is somebody easy then he could crush them quickly.

”The second Prince of the Wind Kingdom.”

His expression turned even more pale at her words. Out of all the other ones why is it that one? If she said another Prince he could have intervened. But it has to be the Wind Kingdom. It has to be one of the leading Kingdoms.

”Um, why did you ask?”

”No reason.” Damn this is annoying.

Lyn suddenly clung to his arms and mumbled. ”You know we have this tradition in the Mist Kingdom. Any relationsh.i.p.s before I get married is not valid so my engagement is just a formality.”

”Meaning?”

”So when we are older come find me again.”

For a six year old girl she sure is bold. But for her to bring that up maybe she was thinking of him too.

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Year X Day 7 of the Eclipse

After having such a conversation with her Rhys had a hard time focusing on practice. He had yet to bring up the topic to his brothers even though he knew he should. It may be difficult but perhaps they can do something about it?

”You're too distracted.” Tetsuki lowered his wooden blade. ”Let us stop for now.”

”We all know why, Rhys has a crush on the little Princess.” Ryan said.

”Second brother…”

Isaki joined in quickly. ”How fascinating true love at the age of ten.”

”I believe she is engaged though.” Ryan pointed out.

”Eh who is the lucky man?”

Rhys gaze dimmed and he quickly muttered. ”The second Prince of the Wind KIngdom.” It still frustrated him when he thought of it.

To think that person he met at the training grounds during the banquet last year is actually her fiance. What sort of weird and twisted fate is this?